Forms
満 (full) + 車 (vehicle). Literally "full of cars."
Usage
Seen on electronic signs at parking garages and lots. The opposite is 空車 (spaces available). Also used for taxis: 空車 means available for hire, while 満車 is not typically used for taxis (use 回送 for off-duty).
Similar words
- 満車: full, no spaces available
- 空車: spaces available (parking); available for hire (taxi)
- 満席: full seating (restaurants, theaters)